Obesity is a preventable risk factor for other diseases and conditions, and is not a disease itself. Like smoking is a preventable risk factor for lung cancer and drinking is a preventable risk factor for alcoholism, obesity is a preventable risk factor for heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, cancers, sleep problems, respiratory problems and more. Research by the Surgeon General (2013) found that people who gain 8 kilograms or more double their risk of cancer. For every kilogram gained the risk of arthritis rises 9-13%.

On the other hand, obesity meets the definition of disease according to the top medical associations report which identified three criteria to define a disease: 1. “an impairment of the normal function of the body, 2. a characteristic sign or symptom and 3. harm and morbidity. Doctors from John Hopkins University stated that obesity satisfies all the definitions and criteria of what a disease and medical condition is.

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Sophia

10/9/2014 04:19:52 am

Obesity is not a disease according to doctors all over the word obesity is just someone who eats a lot of junk food and never exercise but all of us can stop obesity by eating healthily and excessing regularly and for example obesity can case bulling like if someone sad to a bigger person your so fat then they could talk it the wrong way and become anorexic like the story of 60 minutes this girl was a bigger make and she was dancing at her consent and she here'd one of the other parents said she should not be dancing and that's when her life chaed she forced her self not to eat and she became anorexic and it came to a point in her life where she had to get fed food throw a tube up her vanes but after a copple of years she learnt to eat food and that she wasn't going to get fat by eating Healy food so that's why I thing obesity is not a disease

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Jess

11/9/2014 05:48:23 am

I like your description and your REEL

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Lochie

10/9/2014 03:50:21 am

Obesity is not a disease

My own research says there are a fast food restaurant every couple of kilometres.Make 1 every 5 kilometres.Make it law.Evidnce from the Mayor of New York tried to ban 1 Litre soft drink make it law that it has to be $ 5 dollars per bottle for example you a guy can buy 20 bottles for 20$ stop making deals.That's why I think obesity is not a disease.

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Maddie

10/9/2014 03:53:21 am

I think obiesaty is not a disease because it is not like if you walked into some one with it you would get it too but unlike disease they can spread and other people can get it but obesity it can't spread if you are obiesaty that you probably don't go for walks and you probably eat chips in front of the TV all day that's why I think obiesaty is not a disease

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Georgia

10/9/2014 04:00:01 am

Obesity is not a disease because it is preventable by getting more exercise and controlling your eating habits.
It is your responsibility of controlling your eating habits and cancer is a disease anyone can catch it.
According to my research 3 out of 5 people die from being obese. This is from eating unhealthy foods not from catching it from other people.if people controlled their diet, such as reducing junk food &sugars, or if people excersised regularly obesity would be reduced.
This is why obesity is not a disease.

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Jess

10/9/2014 04:02:15 am

Obesity. Is obesity a disease? If we think about it no it's not. According to my reasearch even though obesity is one of our big killers it is our fault that we are obese. First of all obesity is not a disease because with other diseases doctors have cures or are finding them. It is up to us to have a happy and healthy lifestyle. Obesity is a big problem in our lives. If everyone eats Macdonalds everyday we will become addicted and that leads to obesity. You do not want to be 30 yrs old and die because your so obese. And that's why obesity is not a disease.

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Alana

10/9/2014 04:02:58 am

Obesity is not a disease

Obesity is caused by junk food and unhealthy eating and drinking because the sugar , salt, fat and oil levels. Experts claim that Mcdoanald's and KFC are the highest causing heart disease companies. However, obesity is not like cancer, As you do this to yourself you could make easy changes like exercising daily, eating healthy and not binging on food. That would greatly reduce your chances of becoming obese.

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Mat

10/9/2014 04:03:49 am

Alot of obeise people eat because their inbarrased with them selves not because they have to eat.This is what is killing people hamburgers chips and other junk food we need to bring in healthy nutricious food like oranges and other healthy stuff but research says that regular customers to hungry jacks and other junk food will have problems with their body

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Zoe

10/9/2014 04:06:49 am

Obesity is not a diseases.
Obesity , something that can kill. Is it you fualt . Yes . Your the one who is making it happen. Your the one who is eating bad food. McDonalds, KFC and all the other fast food companies can cause cancer and getting really sick. McDonald's. Can you guess what the chicken nuggets are made out of ? Chicken feet. Yes chicken feet. So are all the other fast food companies. Doctors say that 3 out of 4 people die from being obese. This is mainly caused by all the fast food companies.

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Âñdrëw

10/9/2014 04:07:04 am

Experts claim that obesity is not a disease it's just your eating habits and that you don't do enough exercise. For example if someone starts eating a hamburger a lot they will get addicted and become obese.
If you don't want to be obese don't go to places like Hungery Jacks KFC and places such like that. So because eating is an addiction it doesn't mean it's a diesese.

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Kane

10/9/2014 04:09:40 am

Obesity is not a disease because according to Kane jellicoe you can cure it by exercise eating healthy food but to put weight on well nobody wAnts to do it but to put weight on you just do the opposite. Some places that can make you fat is KFC, hungry jacks , McDonald's ,subway,Burger King,red rooster,just to name a few if you have that alot you will propley be obese don't be obese be healthy and exercise

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Marcus

10/9/2014 04:10:11 am

Obesity is not a disease because the lack of people eating junk food and not exercise and there is a bunch of junk food stores like Mc's,KFC,subway and more. According to my research people that go into Mc's get a bit fatter every time they eat some Mc's and same with KFC,subway and more you make yourself get fat and it is bad for you even soda's make you fat and Krispy Kreme donuts have a lot of fat because they are made out of animal fat. Obesity is not a disease it is because you are making yourself fat.

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Yilara

10/9/2014 04:11:04 am

Obesity
Obesity is not a disease. People just eat junk food cause they feel like it and it taste good. According to my research McDonald's, KFC, Hungry Jacks, Oporto's, Red Roosters and Subway are unhealthy. And fattening. Why won't you eat healthy food and run around instead of eating junk food sitting on the loung watching TV at home. It is your own fault cause your eating junk food and laying around watching TV all the time.

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Robbie

10/9/2014 04:11:43 am

I agree that obesity is a desease because it is a risk to people's health. Some experts say one in five people are over weight this is because they might have eating disorders of food addictions like Macdonalds or KFC. This is because they might have problems in there life.

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Elias

10/9/2014 04:13:35 am

Obesity is caused by eating and drinking constantly.

Some experts say that if you are very obesity it will lead to heart attacks, diabeties, strokes and not a happy life.

But the fact of the matter is that obesity is not a desiese just because people eat all the time. It is maybe because they are suffering from depression and maybe they like their food, but it can kill you. But yet again according to some of the obesity experts of obesity say that it is not a desiese.

But some people reckon that being obesity is a way of lifestyle, but being obesity is not a desiese.

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KYE

10/9/2014 04:13:43 am

Some experts say that if you are obesity it can lead to death,heart attacks,diabetes,strokes. The foods that are fatty are KFC,MCDONALDS,BURGER KING,RED ROOSTER,SUB WAY,HUNGRY JACKS,CHICKEN WIZARD and KRISPY KREAM.
But the fact is that obesity is not a desiese just because people eat constantly eat. Obesity is caused by eating and drinking the wrong foods and drinkes.to prevent being fat is to drink and eat the right foods and exersize every day.

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Jai

10/9/2014 04:14:19 am

Obesity
Food addiction
Most doctors think that when you have obesity when your 30 years old.Your most likely to have a heart problem and maybe even death.

Fast food is not a good.we need more places to put healthy foods.I strongly believe that obesity is not a disease it is a habit of eating.And more things like your bored or embarrassed or nothing else to do.

Obesity is not a disease because it is a preventable risk factor, it is you who is eating McDonalds every Friday, you can become vegetarian & not eat meat, you choose to eat what you eat.

Doctors all around the world claim that food addiction is just like smoking & alcohol addiction because they are all preventable risk factors.

& that's why obesity is NOT a disease.

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Hayden

10/9/2014 04:14:37 am

Obesity is not a disease people choose to eat a lot of unhealthy food. Because you go to the shops, you buy the ice-cream, you eat the whole tub, you decide what you do. Experts claim that people people get more addicted to food the more they eat. Obesity is not a disease. People choose to pick the ice-cream.

The fact of the matter is that obesity increases the risk of many diseases but is not disease in its self. Signs of obesity are fat flaps and double chins these both look disgusting. Obesity is caused by large quantities of fat and sugar. Obesity can cause cancer, high blood pressure, strokes, diabetes and excessive amounts of fat.

In my opinion I think obesity should be considered as a disease because scientific evidence shows that 4 in 5 people that are obese die because of
A) heart attack
B) heart disease
C) serious health problems.

Obesity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, some musculoskeletal conditions and some cancers. As the level of excess weight increase, so does the risk of developing these conditions. In addition, being overweight can reduce the ability to control or manage chronic disorders.
And that's why I think obesity should be considered as a disease

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Riley

10/9/2014 04:17:58 am

Is obesity a disease or a food addiction it is not a disease because if people eat too much food they will become obese for example a cheese burger it is very addictive. McDonald's is probably the most addictive food shop that can start obesity. KFC is another addictive shop that can also start obesity. McDonald's and KFC are fighting to make nice delicious addictive food. Obesity can make you never walk again because it can make really over wait that it can make never walk again. Some experts say 1in5 people have obesity. People can become obese by eating lots of junk food and never get a work out. Krispy Kreme is a donut shop that has lots of sugar and the donuts are made out of animal fat. Hungry jacks is another addictive food shop. Drinking coke can also make you obese by all of its sugar and all of the bad stuff in it. So what do you think is obesity a disease or food addiction. So that's why I believe it is a food addiction.

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Cooper

10/9/2014 04:19:47 am

Experts said people that are addicted to food can have obesity that can lead to heart disease and strokes. First of all an example there is 2 jean 1 is fat and unhealthy 2 is heathy and works out the first jean can stop but he chooses not to. If you look at Maces adds the food look nothing like it dose in real life.

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Emily

10/9/2014 04:21:18 am

Obesity isn't a disease but medical science shows that more people get it faster than the flu spreads and the only ones we can blame is our selves so unless you want the nick name lard lad kiss McDonalds goodby